Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) is a global leader in advanced energy and battery technologies and was founded in 2011 in Ningde, China. CATL is a long-standing partner of the German and global electric vehicle and energy storage industry. In 2024, CATL was the supplier with the highest installed battery volume in electric vehicles worldwide for the eighth consecutive year. For four years in a row, CATL has also held the highest market share in the global supply of energy storage batteries.

From our first European production site at Erfurter Kreuz, we have been supplying German car manufacturers with cells and modules made in Thuringia since 2022. Globally, CATL employs more than 100,000 people at 13 production sites and 6 research centers with branches and offices in France, Germany, Japan, North America and China. Our batteries are already installed in more than 17 million electric vehicles worldwide - that corresponds to around one in three electric vehicles.

Become part of our team and use your talent to help increase this number even further in the future!

Fixed asset and lease accountant

Date of advertisement:  Aug 7, 2025
Location: 

Debrecen, Hungary

Company:  CATL

Build the future of electromobility with us – in Debrecen!
The world’s leading battery manufacturer, CATL, is opening its second European production base in Debrecen! Be part of an innovative, green, and forward-looking industrial revolution, and join us in shaping Europe’s sustainable mobility!

 

What tasks await you?

  • Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system;
  • Calculate and make depreciation run for all fixed assets;
  • Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation;
  • Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations;
  • Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary level account in the general ledger;
  • Take care of the labeling of all machineries and other assets;
  • Create asset numbers in the ERP system;
  • Conduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets;
  • Conduct periodic physical counts of fixed assets;
  • Prepare IFRS 16 leasing - balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entries.

 

You are the perfect candidate if you have:

  • BSc or MSc studies in Finance, Accounting or related fields;
  • 3-5 years of experience in fixed asset and lease accounting;
  • Experience with IFRS accounting;
  • Fluent in both Hungarian and English;
  • Problem solving mindset with the ability to multitask;
  • Prior experience in manufacturing and within the automotive industry is an andvantage.

 

What we offer you:

  • Bonus: We reward your work with two annual bonuses;
  • Cafeteria (SZÉP Card): A monthly cafeteria benefit that you can freely use for leisure or cultural expenses;
  • Meal Support: We cover half the cost of one main meal per day – you can choose from both Hungarian and Chinese menus to keep you energized;
  • Commuting Support: Company bus or fuel allowance to ensure a smooth commute every day;
  • Employee Referral Program: You recommend, we pay;
  • Internal Training: We provide in-house training to support your professional development.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disabilities.